ROCKFORD — A 21-year-old Rockford woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving struck a utility pole and vacant building on the city’s near southeast side.

According to police, the crash occurred at 2 a.m. in the 1300 block of Seminary Street.

Upon arrival, police officers found a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina that had struck a utility pole and a vacant building at Seminary Street and Catherine Street.

The driver, a 21-year-old Rockford woman, died at the scene. One passenger, an 18-year-old Rockford woman, was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital by Rockford Fire Department with serious non-life threatening injuries. Two other passengers, an 18-year-old Rockford woman and a 19-year-old Rockford woman, were transported to a hospital by Rockford Fire Department with minor injuries.

Names are being withheld pending notification of family members.

The damage to the utility pole caused a significant power outage in the area. Seminary Street between Gregory and Buckbee street will be closed for most of the day as investigators process the scene and crews work to restore power.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encourage to call the Rockford Police Department at 815-987-5824.